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IRGC boats return after Strait of Hormuz patrol

Satellite imagery shows IRGC Navy fast attack craft returning to base after patrols linked to reported ship seizures.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 15:50 UTC
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Sentinel-2 satellite imagery from today shows a swarm of IRGC Navy fast attack craft returning to their bases north of the Strait of Hormuz after conducting patrols in the area. These vessels are likely linked to today's reported incidents involving three ships, including the seizure of the container ships Epaminondas and MSC Francesca. The imagery confirms the IRGC's continued high-intensity naval activity in the critical waterway.
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6d agoIntel Slava

The message adds that the returning boats are likely linked to the seizure of two specific container ships, Epaminondas and MSC Francesca.

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